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Liposuction is one of the most popular plastic surgeries, yet there are still a number of myths that may deter or encourage certain individuals to undergo the fat-removal procedure. To avoid opting for liposuction while under misconceptions about the technique, prospective patients should be sure to educate themselves.

In the first quarter of a recent football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was hit so hard in the face that his nose was visibly broken. Despite the fact that he returned to the game, the two-time Super Bowl winner underwent plastic surgery two days later to correct the injury,the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

For a number of patients who undergo cosmetic surgery, the decision to go under the knife is often made in the hopes that their new appearance will make make them feel more confident and secure. However, for others like 47-year-old Vivian Borreggine, it is a business decision, ABC affiliate WHAM reports.

At the recent grand opening of a gym in Tampa Bay, Florida, consumers were given the opportunity to receive Botox injections for as little as seven dollars. Although some may jump at the opportunity to look younger at such a little cost, experts warn that such promotions are dangerous and should be avoided, the St. Petersburg Times reports.